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Many have expressed disagreement with the move including analysts, former teammates and fans. However, WFAN’s Mike Francesa perfectly embodied the thoughts of everyone during his epic rant Tuesday evening.

Francesa, as expected in this situation, took several shots at head coach Ben McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese. There were plenty of masterful tidbits during the rant but there were a few that stood out.

Here are some of the notable quotes from Francesa in regards to Manning being benched:

“You can’t run [McAdoo] out of town fast enough. The worst thing that ever happened is Eli Manning had to be associated with you as head coach, with the career he’s had here. Maybe on your way out, you can take a look at Eli’s rings. That’s the closest you’re ever going to get to one, too.”

On Reese’s legacy:

“Jerry Reese’s career is built on Eli Manning. [Manning’s] success in those two games is the only reason that Jerry Reese has got a career. He doesn’t have career because of what he’s drafted here, he’s got a career because he won two Super Bowls won by Eli Manning.”

“You’re going to turn around at 2-9 and now blame this on Eli Manning? He hasn’t played great this season because he can’t operate with no wide receivers and no offensive line and no running game.”

“This is a guy who, at worst is a borderline Hall of Famer and a two-time Super Bowl MVP. There are a handful of those ever in the history of this league. And he’s never said a bad word about any of those guys who are holding him in judgment now.”